2Definitions

2 Definitions

In these Determinations, unless the contrary intention appears:

Act means the Quarantine Act 1908.

AQIS means the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service.

Australian Customs Services entry management system means the computerised import control system used by the Australian Customs Service and AQIS.

ICON means the AQIS import conditions database.

in-office, in relation to the performance of a service, means the performance of the service at a location where AQIS services are permanently available.

intake period in respect of an equine animal means the period commencing when the animal arrives at a quarantine station and ending when the official quarantine period commences.

item means an item in the Schedule.

official quarantine period in respect of an equine animal means the 14 day period, or such longer period as the Director of Quarantine specifies, ending immediately prior to the animal being released from quarantine, during which no other equine animal arrives at the quarantine station.

Note The terms basic fee, late payment fee and payment day used in these Determinations are defined in section 86E of the Act.